Modi extends his wishes through twitter, "I wish the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Nawaz Sharif on his birthday and pray that he remains in wonderful health". Sharif was born on December 25, 1949.

"On Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya's birth anniversary, we remember with pride his long lasting contribution to our Nation," Modi tweeted. The Prime Minister also shared a picture of a letter written by Mahatma Gandhi to Malaviya.

Born on December 25, 1861 in Allahabad, Malaviya, was the former Congress president and a freedom fighter. An educationist with a vision, Malaviya established the Banaras Hindu University.